FIFA World Cup · Thursday 22 June 2006 · Nuremberg, Germany
Ghana 2–1 United States (22 Jun 2006): Result & Goals
Goals
- 22'
Haminu DramanGhana - 43'
Clint DempseyUnited States - 45'Stephen Appiah penGhana
Pre-match prediction
28%29%43%
Ghana winDrawUnited States win
Based on Elo ratings (Ghana 1722, United States 1813) and the outcomes of 5,807 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Ghana and United States.
- Ghana won 3 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 10 goals.
- United States won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 4 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Ghana 1722, United States 1813 — United States were favourites.
Ghana: last 5 matches
- 2–0 vs Czech Republic17 Jun 2006 · FIFA World Cup
- 0–2 vs Italy12 Jun 2006 · FIFA World Cup
- 3–1 vs South Korea4 Jun 2006 · International Friendly
- 4–1 vs Jamaica29 May 2006 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs Turkey26 May 2006 · International Friendly
United States: last 5 matches
- 1–1 vs Italy17 Jun 2006 · FIFA World Cup
- 0–3 vs Czech Republic12 Jun 2006 · FIFA World Cup
- 1–0 vs Latvia28 May 2006 · International Friendly
- 2–0 vs Venezuela26 May 2006 · International Friendly
- 0–1 vs Morocco23 May 2006 · International Friendly